Triumph Repair: direct wheel replacement, wheel bolt pattern, datsun 240z

Question
i heard Datsun 280ZX wheels are a direct fit to the TR6 and TR250 hub.  Is this correct?  Do you know of any other vehicles whose wheel bolt pattern is the same as the TR6 and TR250?

Thanks,

Fil

Answer
Fil,

Remember that the TR250/6 used a 15 inch rim, and that you need to be careful with matching the offset or you'll rub the tires either in the inner fender or outer fender... or have problems with the tire rubbing on the suspension arms.

The following list of cars are believed to have used a 4 1/2" bolt circle.  Rim diameter and offsets are probably different.  You may need special lugnuts.  If a wheel doesn't fit up easily and the lugnuts seat properly then you run the risk of having a wheel come off while driving.

Wheels with a  4 on 4-1/2  PCD
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Buick - Special '61-'63                     
Chevrolet Corvair all 4-bolt                
Chevy II  all 4-bolt                
Datsun 260Z, 280Z / ZX *, turbo '70-'85
Datsun 240Z * - needs chamfered nuts
Falcon, Maverick, Granada all 4-bolt
Ford Mustang all '65-'68 4-bolt        
MGA, MGB
Nissan 200SX '80-'88 *
Nissan Altima '93-'98
Nova ('61-'70)                      
Olds - F-85 '61-'63                   
Plymouth - Arrow, Sapporo '79-'88     
Toyota - most exc. MR2 and P.U. to '89
Triumph TR 1..5


If you find something that works... let me know and I'll add it to the confirmed column.


Cheers,

Jim